Cox College
Springfield, Missouri · Private, nonprofit · 540 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,520 | +$46,711 | clears the bar | $21,291 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,518 | +$41,709 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $114,221 | +$79,412 | clears the bar | $41,435 | 0.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $76,181 | +$41,372 | clears the bar | $64,342 | 1.6 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,681 | +$29,872 | clears the bar | $18,444 | 0.6 yrs |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Master's Degree | $52,561 | +$17,752 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $82,049 | +$47,240 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 100% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.